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Challenge Your Congresspeople to Play SPENT

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  • Sep 27th, 2011
    Someone from Windsor, WI signed.
  • Sep 27th, 2011
    Someone from Sun City, AZ writes:
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    A little dose of reality might be good medicine for our so-called representatives.
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  • Sep 27th, 2011
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  • Sep 27th, 2011
    Someone from Richmond, VA writes:
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    Do it politicians, do it.
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  • Sep 27th, 2011
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  • Sep 27th, 2011
    Someone from East Greenbush, NY writes:
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    This is who you represent. Walk a mile in their shoes.
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  • Sep 27th, 2011
    Someone from Arlington, VA writes:
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    Thanks for considering this request! I'm a fan of Congressman Moran.
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  • Sep 27th, 2011
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  • Sep 27th, 2011
    Someone from Seattle, WA writes:
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    I lived like this for a long time. Now that I'm making more money, I still feel like I'm living like this because I'm paying off the bills I acquired while broke. Poverty doesn't end once you get a good paycheck.
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  • Sep 27th, 2011
    Someone from Pensacola, FL writes:
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    This is a game but millions live this every day!!!!
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  • Sep 27th, 2011
    Someone from Roswell, GA writes:
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    My mom raised my brother and I as a single mother. She was fortunate enough to have a full time job that made sure we had a roof over our heads and food on the table. For many Americans, this isn't so. Please play this game, and consider what it's like to be less fortunate than yourselves.
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  • Sep 27th, 2011
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  • Sep 26th, 2011
    Someone from East Peoria, IL writes:
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    With so many congressman and women who are super rich its hard to believe they even understand... Lets help the American people that put you in office...
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  • Sep 26th, 2011
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  • Sep 26th, 2011
    Someone from Albany, NY writes:
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    Funny thing... I am a 27 year old graduate student and I face decisions like those posed in the game every day (except I do not have children). I do have a part time job, but it is hardly enough to get by. I am aware that there are people far worse off than I am, and I am thankful for all of the opportunities I have been given. Life was different when many of you were in my shoes, many of you came from wealthier families than mine... My point is we should all be struggling. Equally. A true patriot is willing to sacrifice... You should all think about that. Maybe that wasn't a funny story at all.
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  • Sep 26th, 2011
    Someone from Los Angeles, CA writes:
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    All kidding aside, do you realize this is a reality for way too many people? And, that for some, $8/hr would be a godsend? Please think of this before you make any rash decisions about so-called "entitlements".
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  • Sep 26th, 2011
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  • Sep 26th, 2011
    Someone from Omaha, NE writes:
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    Go ahead *******... try it
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  • Sep 26th, 2011
    Someone from Omaha, NE writes:
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    Go ahead *******... try it
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  • Sep 26th, 2011
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  • Sep 26th, 2011
    Someone from Somerset, NJ writes:
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    Made it through the month by avoiding bills, denying my child good opportunities, and eating non-nutritious foods. My car will be repossessed so I'm sure to be fired. So compelling.
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  • Sep 26th, 2011
    Someone from Miami, FL writes:
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    I took the test and was broke on day 23. I will be 70 in a few months and I live like this, on a small Social Security check and food stamps. Food stamps do not pay for paper products or personal items or prescription or doctor co-pays. I am no longer able to work and my rent takes most of my social security money and I live in a very tiny 2 rooms w/bathroom.
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  • Sep 26th, 2011
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  • Sep 26th, 2011
    Someone from Denver, CO writes:
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    When I was a single mother, this was no game, it was my life. There's nothing worse than deciding who gets paid and who doesn't every month. Please consider how debilitating poverty is for all of us.
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  • Sep 26th, 2011
    Someone from Burton, MI writes:
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    I was broke and day 22 in the game...and I live this everyday!
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  • Sep 26th, 2011
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  • Sep 26th, 2011
    Someone from Goldendale, WA writes:
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    Post your score in your next fundraising letter. I DARE you all to do it.
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  • Sep 26th, 2011
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  • Sep 26th, 2011
    Someone from West Orange, NJ writes:
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    Please be reminded that millions of people are affected by your political posturing. Vote sympathetically. Serve humanity.
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